Alzheimer Disease, H Pylori Infection
Conditions
Keywords
black raspberry, Alzheimer's patients, H pylori, Inflammatory cytokines, Antioxidant
Brief summary
The current study was designed to check the impact of black raspberry (BR) on obese and mild Alzheimers (AZ) patients infected with Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). Through checking various parameters including anthropometric, antioxidants, and CDR.
Detailed description
The current study was designed to check the impact of black raspberry (BR) on obese and mild Alzheimers (AZ) patients infected with Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). Preclinical studies (In vitro model) were conducted using 3T3-L1 adipocyte cells to check the anti-adhesion activity of BR. For the clinical trial, a total of 21 obese mild AZ patients were recruited and separated into 2 groups: Experimental (BR group) and Placebo group. Experimental group and Placebo group subjects were requested to take either 50 g of BR or 50 g of dextrin respectively for 4 weeks.
Interventions
Experimental group subjects were requested to take 50 g of Black Raspberry powder for 4 weeks.
Placebo group subjects were requested to take 50 g of dextrin for 4 weeks.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* BMI ≧ 27, Waist circumference: men ≧ 90cm, women ≧ 80cm, * Body fat: male ≧ 25%, female ≧ 30%, * UBT 13C test value\> 10‰ (H. pylori (+)), * CDR (clinical dementia rating) = 0.5
Exclusion criteria
* BMI\< 27 * Severe chronic diseases (liver disease, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease) * Alcohol abuse * Smoking habit * Taking berry-related supplementation or any known allergies related to berries. * Subjects with prior history of H. pylori infection were treated with triple therapy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic indices | 8 weeks | No significant changes in any of the glycemic indices |
| Anthropometric parameters | 8 weeks | BMI were significantly altered |
Countries
Taiwan